Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Blood Orange Glaze

Cuisine

American

Category

Main Course

This flavorful pork tenderloin recipe features Smith & Truslow Organic Coriander Cumin Rub, complemented by a pomegranate blood orange glaze. Some historians speculate that the pomegranate, rather than the apple, was the source of all that drama in the Garden of Eden. In this heart-healthy recipe, the tension between the assertive spices and the sweet fruity glaze creates a drama all its own. Good for the heart, speaking both anatomically and metaphysically!


Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Blood Orange Glaze

Ingredients

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    • 1 pork tenderloin
    • 3-1/2 teaspoons organic Coriander Cumin rub
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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    • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1/2 cup water

    • 3/4 cup pure pomegranate juice (feel free to substitute cranberry juice)

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 blood orange, or any juicy orange
    • 2 organic cinnamon sticks
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • pomegranate seeds for garnish, optional

    Directions

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      1. Rinse and dry pork loin. Rub Coriander Cumin on meat.

      2. Heat olive oil in pan and sear pork loin on every side until brown and cooked throughout (at least 20-25 minutes).

      3. Remove pork loin and set aside on plate. Tent it with tin foil.

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      1. Whisk cornstarch with water.

      2. Pour pomegranate juice in pan and bring to medium heat, scraping pork bits and stirring.

      3. Add cornstarch mixture, balsamic vinegar and juice from blood orange and bring to a boil.

      4. Add cinnamon sticks and swirl in the butter.

      5. Reduce heat and reduce until mixture is thickened and syrupy (at least 15 minutes).

      6. Slice pork thinly, plate and drizzle with pomegranate/blood orange sauce.

      7. Sprinkle with a few pomegranate seeds for garnish, if desired.

      Featured Ingredient:

      All of our products are certified organic, gluten-free and tested for heavy-metals. We grind premium quality spices in small batches to offer the best possible flavors.

      Organic Coriander Cumin Rub Learn More

      Why use Coriander Cumin Seasoning from Smith and Truslow?

      This custom blend is unique to Smith & Truslow.  It combines the heat of cayenne and cumin with the sweetness of cinnamon and fennel to create the prefect complement for pork.  And while this is a great rub for
      pork tenderloin, or BBQ pork, we love it on chicken, in chili, on spiced nuts and more… As with all our blends, we only use organic, gluten free, kosher and heavy metal tested ingredients.  There are no additives, so the flavor of our pure ingredients shines
      through.

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